Guest guest Posted February 19, 2012 Report Share Posted February 19, 2012 I like to post this from time to time - especially after we get a lot of new members :-) I hope this inspires you to use your Vitamix machine to its fullest extent...I MAKE ALL OF THE FOLLOWING IN MY VITAMIX MACHINE:Green Smoothies (my YouTube Video) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X2lePmw0XEQHot Soups (my YouTube Video) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lsFMiKefkZUIce Creams (my YouTube Video) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xoo0Pbt0AdsFruit Smoothies - also known as Juices, but in a Vitamix they are thicker than "real" juice - (my YouTube Juice Video): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gHgQZTAfCnATrue Juices like Carrot Juice, Veggie Juice, and Wheat Grass Juice using the same technique as Rene uses in this video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YGendHVlxroCold Green Soups http://vitamixlady.com/recipes/Hot Green SoupsBlended Salads V-8 "like" JuicesTomato Sauces like Marinara and SpaghettiProcess Tomatoes for canningSalsa http://vitamixlady.com/recipes/Raw Applesauce http://vitamixlady.com/recipes/HummusPuddingsQuiches (chops the veggies and or meats and scrambles the eggs at the same time)Omelettes (chops the veggies and or meats and scrambles the eggs at the same time)Cole SlawHash BrownsChop Veggies for salad toppings, stir-fry, or recipes like casseroles, chili, chunky veggie soups (you can chop: carrots, celery, onion, peppers, parsley, cabbage, etc.)Chopping Nuts, Dates, Apples, Cranberries, Cheese, Chocolate, etc.Salads like Chicken Salad, Tuna Salad, Egg Salad, Broccoli Salad, Carrot Salad, etc. Chicken Salad http://vitamixlady.com/recipes/MayonnaiseMarinadesHome Made Butter from raw creamWhipped CreamFroth the cream in your coffee!Hot Fruit SyrupsBatters: Pancake, Corn Bread, Cake, Brownie, Muffin, and Quick BreadsBread Dough from freshly ground grains - Whole Wheat and a non-gluten Rice BreadLiquify Flax Seeds They can be put in a smoothie whole and become liquified right in the drink! (This is important because flax seeds begin to go rancid immediately upon grinding)Grind Flax Seeds when recipes call for them groundCracked Grains for things like cooked grain cerealsCorn Meal for corn bread, batters for frying fish, corn grits, and polentaNut Butters: Peanut, Almond, Cashew, Mixed Nut, Tahini, Almond/Peanut, etc.Coconut Butter: ($12 a jar from the store, $2-4 when I make it myself!)Fruit Roll Ups (pureed fruit dried in my dehydrator)Chips (the batter is made in my Vitamix, and the chips are dried in my dehydrator)Cashew Cream: http://community.vitamix.com/_-Vita-Mix-Cashew-Cream/video/876694/22442.htmlCold Compost from left over veggie scraps: http://www.vitamix.com/household/infocenter/summerfun/composting.aspOrganic Bug Spray from halapeno peppers (check out same link as above) http://www.vitamix.com/household/infocenter/summerfun/composting.aspDog Food Gravy blending cooked chicken carcasses with water! These are just things I've made (and I've probably forgotten some). You can also see more ways to use the Vitamix here:52 Vitamix Feats: http://www.vitamix.com/household/products/super5000/maxnut.asp Blessings,Lea Ann SavageSatellite Beach, FL(321) 773-7088 (home)(321-961-9219 (cell)))><'>www.VitamixLady.comwww..com<))>< Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 18, 2012 Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 My new Vitamix should arrive today. I've bought a pineapple to make a smoothie. Is it possible to blend the pineapple peel or should I remove it first? I know that the core is good for you. Marguerite > > I have updated this document (it is always evolving) and I like to post it now and then to spark ideas to help people use their Vitamix machine to its fullest extent!!! > > I MAKE ALL OF THE FOLLOWING IN MY VITAMIX MACHINE: > Green Smoothies (my YouTube Video) > Hot Soups (my YouTube Video) > Ice Creams (my YouTube Video) > Fruit Smoothies - also known as Juices, but in a Vitamix they are thicker than " real " juice - (my YouTube Juice Video): > True Juices like Carrot Juice, Veggie Juice, and Wheat Grass Juice using the same technique as Rene uses in this video: > Cold Green Soups http://vitamixlady.com/recipes/ > Hot Green Soups > Blended Salads > V-8 " like " Juices > Tomato Sauces like Marinara and Spaghetti > Process Tomatoes for canning > Salsa http://vitamixlady.com/recipes/ > Raw Applesauce http://vitamixlady.com/recipes/ > Hummus > Puddings > Quiches (chops the veggies and or meats and scrambles the eggs at the same time) > Omelettes (chops the veggies and or meats and scrambles the eggs at the same time) > Cole Slaw > Hash Browns > Chop Veggies for salad toppings, stir-fry, or recipes like casseroles, chili, chunky veggie soups (you can chop: carrots, celery, onion, peppers, parsley, cabbage, etc.) > Chopping Nuts, Dates, Apples, Cranberries, Cheese, Chocolate, etc. > Salads like Chicken Salad, Tuna Salad, Egg Salad, Broccoli Salad, Carrot Salad, etc. > Chicken Salad http://vitamixlady.com/recipes/ > Mayonnaise > Marinades > Home Made Butter from raw cream > Whipped Cream > Froth the cream in your coffee! > Hot Fruit Syrups > Batters: Pancake, Corn Bread, Cake, Brownie, Muffin, and Quick Breads > Bread Dough from freshly ground grains - Whole Wheat and a non-gluten Rice Bread > Liquify Flax Seeds They can be put in a smoothie whole and become liquified right in the drink! (This is important because flax seeds begin to go rancid immediately upon grinding) > Grind Flax Seeds when recipes call for them ground > Cracked Grains for things like cooked grain cereals > Corn Meal for corn bread, batters for frying fish, corn grits, and polenta > Nut Butters: Peanut, Almond, Cashew, Mixed Nut, Tahini, Almond/Peanut, etc. > Coconut Butter: ($12 a jar from the store, $2-4 when I make it myself!) > Fruit Roll Ups (pureed fruit dried in my dehydrator) > Chips (the batter is made in my Vitamix, and the chips are dried in my dehydrator) > Cashew Cream: http://community.vitamix.com/_-Vita-Mix-Cashew-Cream/video/876694/22442.h\ tml > Cold Compost from left over veggie scraps: http://www.vitamix.com/household/infocenter/summerfun/composting.asp > Organic Bug Spray from halapeno peppers (check out same link as above) > http://www.vitamix.com/household/infocenter/summerfun/composting.asp > Dog Food Gravy blending cooked chicken carcasses with water! > These are just things I've made (and I've probably forgotten some). You can also see more ways to use the Vitamix (with video demonstrations) here: > 52 Vitamix Feats: http://www.vitamix.com/household/products/super5000/maxnut.asp > > > > Blessings, > Lea Ann Savage > Satellite Beach, FL > (321) 773-7088 (home) > (321-961-9219 (cell) > www.VitamixLady.com > www..com > <))>< > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 18, 2012 Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 Hello Marguerite,The peel can easily be blended by the Vitamix - BUT it Tastes BAD (and is hard to clean) so I leave it out :-) Blessings,Lea Ann SavageSatellite Beach, FL(321) 773-7088 (home)(321-961-9219 (cell)www.BlenderLady.com(AKA the Vitamix Lady :-)<))>< On May 18, 2012, at 10:14 AM, medawson7@... wrote: My new Vitamix should arrive today. I've bought a pineapple to make a smoothie. Is it possible to blend the pineapple peel or should I remove it first? I know that the core is good for you. Marguerite > > I have updated this document (it is always evolving) and I like to post it now and then to spark ideas to help people use their Vitamix machine to its fullest extent!!! > > I MAKE ALL OF THE FOLLOWING IN MY VITAMIX MACHINE: > Green Smoothies (my YouTube Video) > Hot Soups (my YouTube Video) > Ice Creams (my YouTube Video) > Fruit Smoothies - also known as Juices, but in a Vitamix they are thicker than "real" juice - (my YouTube Juice Video): > True Juices like Carrot Juice, Veggie Juice, and Wheat Grass Juice using the same technique as Rene uses in this video: > Cold Green Soups http://vitamixlady.com/recipes/ > Hot Green Soups > Blended Salads > V-8 "like" Juices > Tomato Sauces like Marinara and Spaghetti > Process Tomatoes for canning > Salsa http://vitamixlady.com/recipes/ > Raw Applesauce http://vitamixlady.com/recipes/ > Hummus > Puddings > Quiches (chops the veggies and or meats and scrambles the eggs at the same time) > Omelettes (chops the veggies and or meats and scrambles the eggs at the same time) > Cole Slaw > Hash Browns > Chop Veggies for salad toppings, stir-fry, or recipes like casseroles, chili, chunky veggie soups (you can chop: carrots, celery, onion, peppers, parsley, cabbage, etc.) > Chopping Nuts, Dates, Apples, Cranberries, Cheese, Chocolate, etc. > Salads like Chicken Salad, Tuna Salad, Egg Salad, Broccoli Salad, Carrot Salad, etc. > Chicken Salad http://vitamixlady.com/recipes/ > Mayonnaise > Marinades > Home Made Butter from raw cream > Whipped Cream > Froth the cream in your coffee! > Hot Fruit Syrups > Batters: Pancake, Corn Bread, Cake, Brownie, Muffin, and Quick Breads > Bread Dough from freshly ground grains - Whole Wheat and a non-gluten Rice Bread > Liquify Flax Seeds They can be put in a smoothie whole and become liquified right in the drink! (This is important because flax seeds begin to go rancid immediately upon grinding) > Grind Flax Seeds when recipes call for them ground > Cracked Grains for things like cooked grain cereals > Corn Meal for corn bread, batters for frying fish, corn grits, and polenta > Nut Butters: Peanut, Almond, Cashew, Mixed Nut, Tahini, Almond/Peanut, etc. > Coconut Butter: ($12 a jar from the store, $2-4 when I make it myself!) > Fruit Roll Ups (pureed fruit dried in my dehydrator) > Chips (the batter is made in my Vitamix, and the chips are dried in my dehydrator) > Cashew Cream: http://community.vitamix.com/_-Vita-Mix-Cashew-Cream/video/876694/22442.html > Cold Compost from left over veggie scraps: http://www.vitamix.com/household/infocenter/summerfun/composting.asp > Organic Bug Spray from halapeno peppers (check out same link as above) > http://www.vitamix.com/household/infocenter/summerfun/composting.asp > Dog Food Gravy blending cooked chicken carcasses with water! > These are just things I've made (and I've probably forgotten some). You can also see more ways to use the Vitamix (with video demonstrations) here: > 52 Vitamix Feats: http://www.vitamix.com/household/products/super5000/maxnut.asp > > > > Blessings, > Lea Ann Savage > Satellite Beach, FL > (321) 773-7088 (home) > (321-961-9219 (cell) > www.VitamixLady.com > www..com > <))>< > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 18, 2012 Report Share Posted May 18, 2012 No peel the brown off. Sent from my iPadHD On May 18, 2012, at 10:14 AM, " medawson7@... " <medawson7@...> wrote: > > > My new Vitamix should arrive today. I've bought a pineapple to make a smoothie. Is it possible to blend the pineapple peel or should I remove it first? I know that the core is good for you. > > Marguerite > > >> >> I have updated this document (it is always evolving) and I like to post it now and then to spark ideas to help people use their Vitamix machine to its fullest extent!!! >> >> I MAKE ALL OF THE FOLLOWING IN MY VITAMIX MACHINE: >> Green Smoothies (my YouTube Video) >> Hot Soups (my YouTube Video) >> Ice Creams (my YouTube Video) >> Fruit Smoothies - also known as Juices, but in a Vitamix they are thicker than " real " juice - (my YouTube Juice Video): >> True Juices like Carrot Juice, Veggie Juice, and Wheat Grass Juice using the same technique as Rene uses in this video: >> Cold Green Soups http://vitamixlady.com/recipes/ >> Hot Green Soups >> Blended Salads >> V-8 " like " Juices >> Tomato Sauces like Marinara and Spaghetti >> Process Tomatoes for canning >> Salsa http://vitamixlady.com/recipes/ >> Raw Applesauce http://vitamixlady.com/recipes/ >> Hummus >> Puddings >> Quiches (chops the veggies and or meats and scrambles the eggs at the same time) >> Omelettes (chops the veggies and or meats and scrambles the eggs at the same time) >> Cole Slaw >> Hash Browns >> Chop Veggies for salad toppings, stir-fry, or recipes like casseroles, chili, chunky veggie soups (you can chop: carrots, celery, onion, peppers, parsley, cabbage, etc.) >> Chopping Nuts, Dates, Apples, Cranberries, Cheese, Chocolate, etc. >> Salads like Chicken Salad, Tuna Salad, Egg Salad, Broccoli Salad, Carrot Salad, etc. >> Chicken Salad http://vitamixlady.com/recipes/ >> Mayonnaise >> Marinades >> Home Made Butter from raw cream >> Whipped Cream >> Froth the cream in your coffee! >> Hot Fruit Syrups >> Batters: Pancake, Corn Bread, Cake, Brownie, Muffin, and Quick Breads >> Bread Dough from freshly ground grains - Whole Wheat and a non-gluten Rice Bread >> Liquify Flax Seeds They can be put in a smoothie whole and become liquified right in the drink! (This is important because flax seeds begin to go rancid immediately upon grinding) >> Grind Flax Seeds when recipes call for them ground >> Cracked Grains for things like cooked grain cereals >> Corn Meal for corn bread, batters for frying fish, corn grits, and polenta >> Nut Butters: Peanut, Almond, Cashew, Mixed Nut, Tahini, Almond/Peanut, etc. >> Coconut Butter: ($12 a jar from the store, $2-4 when I make it myself!) >> Fruit Roll Ups (pureed fruit dried in my dehydrator) >> Chips (the batter is made in my Vitamix, and the chips are dried in my dehydrator) >> Cashew Cream: http://community.vitamix.com/_-Vita-Mix-Cashew-Cream/video/876694/22442.h\ tml >> Cold Compost from left over veggie scraps: http://www.vitamix.com/household/infocenter/summerfun/composting.asp >> Organic Bug Spray from halapeno peppers (check out same link as above) >> http://www.vitamix.com/household/infocenter/summerfun/composting.asp >> Dog Food Gravy blending cooked chicken carcasses with water! >> These are just things I've made (and I've probably forgotten some). You can also see more ways to use the Vitamix (with video demonstrations) here: >> 52 Vitamix Feats: http://www.vitamix.com/household/products/super5000/maxnut.asp >> >> >> >> Blessings, >> Lea Ann Savage >> Satellite Beach, FL >> (321) 773-7088 (home) >> (321-961-9219 (cell) >> www.VitamixLady.com >> www..com >> <))>< >> > > > > > ------------------------------------ > > Please bookmark these pages: > > /links/ > (this is the Links page where I save the answers to FAQs and Answers, Recipes, and LOTS of other helpful information - this page is always being added to) > > /links/IMPORTANT_VitamixE\ nthusiasts_Membership__001327149393/ > PLEASE DON'T UNSUBSCRIBE IF YOU ARE GETTING TOO MUCH MAIL! (if you unsubscribe, you will lose access to the Links page - an Encyclopedia of Collected Vitamix Wisdom! Go to this link to learn how to stop mail from coming, but STILL be a member of the group so you can STILL visit the Links page and read messages online! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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